Stay Cool Summer Cleaning Tips

Here's a refreshing thought for summer cleaning: now you don't
have to break into a sweat any longer to keep your home looking its best.

Dehumidify.

Want to cut down on
mold growth in your bathroom grout and shower tracks? Keep your bathroom exhaust fan
running while you take a bath or shower and for 30 minutes afterward.
It helps eliminate excess mold.

Stop dirt in its track.

Your best home investment in summer, bar none, is a sturdy nylon mat-one
for each doorway. A no-shoes rule also helps cut down on dirt; create
shelving near an entrance where shoes can be left and retrieved easily.

No-scrub showers.

There's nothing I hate more than cleaning a hot humid shower stall
during summer. That's why I love the Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower
Cleaner. Its heavy-duty formula is sprayed on all four walls automatically,
at the touch of a button. You don't even have to wipe it down, and
it will clean soap scum and
mold and
mildew stains over time. This is truly the no-sweat way to always have a clean shower.

Cleaner toilets, faster.

Cleaning toilet bowls is one of my least favorite chores, especially in
summer, when bathrooms really steam up. The textured scrubby pad on the
Scrubbing Bubbles Fresh Brush 2-in-1 Toilet Cleaning System cuts down
on hard-scrubbing time and scrubs better than an ordinary toilet brush.
And it's so easy-the long handle helps your hands stay clean.

Soap alert.

A hair conditioner I loved always left a ring around my tub. A bath soap
my husband also favored left chalky white residue on the shower walls.
So we tried out different soaps to see which left the least residue. Keep
experimenting until you find what's right for you.

Dust busting.

The Pledge Multi Surface Duster is such a joy to use. It includes a unique
multi-surface spray right in the handle-and the fluffy fibers are especially
designed to optimize your dust pickup. The bendable head and extra long
handle let me dust hard-to-reach areas easily. It just seems to make my
dusting go faster, and all that's left behind is a great shine.

Cool down and filter.

Air conditioning does more than keep your home cool. It allows you to keep
windows closed so dust stays outdoors. If you like to keep windows open,
use window filters that keep
airborne particulates and dust out of your home. I purchased mine at my local hardware store
and I love them-they also keep out pollen!

Garbage smells even worse in summer heat, but you don't have to commit
to heavy scrubbing. Just store extra liners on the bottom of your trash
can to protect it from spills and leaks. If a bag gets soiled, just discard
it; otherwise, pull up the next bag as your liner. And summer is a great
time to spray down your cans outdoors with a hose and a little dish soap-think
about doing it when you wash your car.

For more information on mold and air duct cleanings, visit the
AdvantaClean website.